Catalytic link averts crisis
How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.
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About US
RINA Australian Capital Territory Section hosts technical meetings, typically 4–6 per year. The meetings are held in-person and streamed live, recorded, placed on the RINA YouTube channel (with permission), and are reported in The Australian Naval Architect.
RINA Australian Capital Territory Section also organises an End-of-Year Dinner and Drinks in December at the Capital Brewing Co. in Fyshwick
Technical presentations are generally held at U NSW Canberra at ADFA and streamed live, starting at 17:30 for refreshments and 18:00 for the presentation, and finishing by 20:00. Guests are welcome. Meetings are subject to change at short notice so, if you are making extensive arrangements to attend, then please confirm the date, time and place with the Secretary of the Section using the contact form below.
Committee Members:
Treasurer - Lachlan Clarke
Australia Division Council Representative - Tamasin Welch
David Lyons
Ray Duggan
Tamasin Welch
James Loram
Jordan RaysonMartin Grimm
Warren Smith
Chairman
Cameron Whitten
Vice-Chairman
Greg Swalwell
Secretary
Lily Webster
Assistant Secretary
How it's changed
Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.
Topping up the tank
The Richard B Couch Model Basin at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, following completion of extensive renovations to the 750,000gallon, 360ft-long towing tank facility.
Apprenticeships: My path to success
Aaron Cobb MRINA is chief engineer, international navy support, at BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Defence Solutions: vocational training was the basis for a fascinating and fulfilling career and it could be the pathway to success for many more young people.
AiP for wind-assisted liquefied CO2 carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system.
History: Lessons from MV Derbyshire
John Jubb CEng, 94, on one of the most remarkable and troubling episodes in British maritime history in which he played a vital role.
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